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To no one’s surprise, Mike Vrabel has been named the 16th<\/sup> Head Coach of the New England Patriots<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 The Patriots satisfied the intent of the NFL\u2019s Rooney Rule, aimed at getting more minority candidates interviews for Head Coaching and Front Office personnel positions.<\/p>\n

They interviewed Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton for the Head Coaching position.\u00a0 Neither was considered a strong candidate and were interviewed for Head Coach by other teams and passed over before.\u00a0 The key to their interviews was that they were available and not serious threats to the prime candidate Vrabel.<\/p>\n

After receiving criticism –\u00a0 and only after receiving criticism for their sham interviews of two minority candidates – they asked for permission to interview Detroit\u2019s Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glenn for the job.<\/p>\n

Glenn turned down the interview because he saw what everyone knew was that the job was Vrabel\u2019s.\u00a0 They also interviewed Detroit\u2019s Offensive Coordinator, Ben Johnson.\u00a0 All reports indicated that it was a good interview that impressed the Patriots brass, but Johnson was just ‘plan B’ in the event that the Patriots could not come to terms with Vrabel.<\/p>\n

The Press Conference is today at noon, introducing Mike Vrabel.\u00a0 I was impressed by the numerous reports and testimonials from players that played for Vrabel.\u00a0 He will coach them hard, but they love his tough love and attention to detail. \u00a0He holds the players accountable.\u00a0 It\u2019s not just just talk.<\/p>\n

Vrabel has a winning record as head coach (54-45) and was NFL Coach of the Year in 2021.\u00a0 He is also 2-3 in the playoffs.\u00a0 Those coaching mistakes we saw made by rookie head coach Jerod Mayo won\u2019t be mad by Vrabel.<\/p>\n

The Krafts were not going with a rookie head coach again, no matter how well Ben Johnson interviewed.\u00a0 The big advantage the Patriots had by quickly making their choice of head coach is they got a huge jump on the competition in putting together a coaching staff.\u00a0 If they wanted Ben Johnson, they would have had to wait to interview him in person until at least Jan 20th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

If Detroit ends up in the NFC Championship Playoff game, the team would have had to wait until Jan 27th for in-person interviews, and if they were in the Super Bowl, they couldn\u2019t name them until after the Super Bowl is over.\u00a0 That would have been the earliest they could have named him the new coach since it couldn’t have come until the Lions season is over.<\/p>\n

Vrabel will have a big advantage in filling out his coaching staff.\u00a0 I believe some coaches will be retained by Vrabel, such as Mike Pellegrino (DB), Jeremy Springer (ST), and Tom Quinn (Asst ST).\u00a0 Quinn was Vrabel\u2019s ST coordinator at Tennessee in 2023 and had 16 years as the New York Giants Special Team Coordinator.\u00a0 \u00a0He was also the Army Analytics Coach in 2022, and that\u2019s an area that Vrabel was involved with at Cleveland this past season.<\/p>\n

Two areas that shined were the special teams and cornerbacks.\u00a0 Both Brenden Schooler and Christian Gonzalez were named to 1st<\/sup> and 2nd<\/sup> team All-Pro, respectively. \u00a0\u00a0Marcus Jones was the top Punt Returner until he hurt his hip and missed the last three games.<\/p>\n

Potential Coordinators and Assistant Coaches:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Mac<\/p>\n
(PHOTO: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Offense<\/strong><\/p>\n

Josh McDaniels – Offensive Coordinator.\u00a0 I think McDaniels did a great job with rookie QB Mac Jones.\u00a0 With a new offensive line, the Patriots could be a dangerous team with the innovative McDaniels calling the plays.<\/p>\n

Tommy Rees \u2013 Former Offensive Coordinator at Alabama.<\/p>\n

Luke Steckel \u2013 Tight ends coach for Las Vegas.\u00a0 Rookie Ben Bowers was the top tight end in the League.\u00a0 They would need to give him a promotion to get him away from the Raiders.<\/p>\n

Wes Welker \u2013 Former WR coach in Miami.<\/p>\n

Josh McCown \u2013 QB coach in Minnesota. They would need to give him a promotion to pry him away.<\/p>\n

Nick Caley \u2013 Tight Ends coach and Passing Game Coordinator for the LA Rams:\u00a0 Caley was reportedly offered the offensive coordinator job last season but couldn\u2019t agree on compensation.<\/p>\n

Tim Kelly \u2013 Vrabel\u2019s Offensive Coordinator in Tennessee.\u00a0 New York Giants tight ends coach in 2024<\/p>\n

Tommy Dees \u2013 Tennessee RB coach under Vrabel. Currently the New York Jets RB coach.\u00a0 I believe he will be available when the Jets name a new head coach.<\/p>\n

Jason Houghtailing \u2013 Offensive line coach under Vrabel in Tennessee. Currently Assistant Offensive Line coach in Chicago and will soon be available.<\/p>\n

Pat O\u2019Hara \u2013 Pass Game Coordinator for 8 years with Vrabel.\u00a0 He did not coach last year and is instantly available.<\/p>\n

\"Shane<\/p>\n
(PHOTO: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Defense<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shane Bowen \u2013 Defensive Coordinator of the NY Giants.\u00a0 Bowen is under contract and with head coach Brian Daboll.\u00a0 Daboll appears to be staying, and reports are he will be retained by Daboll.<\/p>\n

Robert Saleh \u2013 Forner NY Jets Head Coach and candidate for other head coaching jobs.\u00a0 He’s also the former defensive coordinator for the 49ers.<\/p>\n

Matt Patricia \u2013 He has stayed in the local area.\u00a0 Despite what he did as an offensive coordinator, he is still a brilliant defensive coordinator.<\/p>\n

Ephraim Banda \u2013 Cleveland’s Safeties Coach.\u00a0 Vrabel is very familiar with him from the Browns but they would need to give him a promotion to pry him away.<\/p>\n

Terrell Wiliams \u2013 Detroit Defensive line\/Run Game Coordinator. \u00a0Williams was with Vrabel in Tennessee.\u00a0 They would need to vie him a promotion to defensive coordinator to get him to leave Detroit (and that might not be enough).<\/p>\n

Vrabel is expected to bring in Ryan Cowden, a former Assistant GM in Tennessee to a yet-to-be-determined front office position.<\/p>\n

Cowden is presently an advisor to New York Giants GM Joe Schoen.\u00a0 Yahoo’s Charles Robinson reported that Eliot Wolf will retain the decision-making role<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 This needs to be watched as I believe that Vrabel wants his guy in there so that he can “shop for the groceries.”\u00a0 I can’t believe Vrabel would take the job without having that control, so this bears watching.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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